Freedom of speech is among the most important things we are given as humans. We have naturally gained the ability to let our creativity flow through the many streams and rivers that are our imagination. To say you may speak and imagine what you wish as long as it conforms to what “we” believe is not true freedom of speech, and to deny freedom of speech is to corrupt, decay, corrode, and stagnate society. To believe in freedom of speech is to look beyond our initial judgements and stereotypes and even tolerate ideals that we disagree with, thus increasing the diversity of our culture and ideals. The only speech that should ever be impeded is that which inhibits another person’s human rights.

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